Pennsylvania
Philadelphia's Newest Civic Buildings Take Few Risks
A critique of six civic buildings built since 2001 in Philadelphia.
A Plan For Heritage Tourism In Philadelphia
An architectural consultant outlines the city's need to connect its historical treasures.
Big Boxes Move Into The City
Retailers are adpating to urban areas.
Innovative Form-Based Zoning
Pulitzer Prize winning author Thomas Hylton discusses innovative form-based zoning codes for redevelopment of older, urban areas.
Sprawl In Your Backyard
Balancing progress and preservation in a Pennsylvania county.
From Rust Belt To Arts Mecca
Pittsburgh reaps the benefits of its 20-year investment in a downtown cultural district -- and in the vitality of its young people.
The Power of Zoning
Pottstown's innovative approach to land use demonstrates the power of careful zoning.
Shared Housing Comes To Levittown
A program for older home owners is a win-win arragement.
The New TOD: Technology-oriented Development
A North Philadelphia neighborhood includes technology as the foundation for an economic development plan.
Will Higher Gas Taxes Save Mass Transit?
Pennsylvania considers increasing state gasoline tax to subsidize transit.
Profile Of Philadelphia's Navy Base Transformation
Philadelphia is planning to turn it's former Navy base into a bustling urban center.
Philadelphia: World's Largest Wifi Hot Spot?
Philadelphia is considering an ambitious project to turn all 135 square miles of the city, including poor neighborhoods without high-speed Internet access into the world's largest wireless hot spot.
The Saga Of Penn's Landing
Will a retail-entertainment complex on Philadelphia's Penn's Landing ever happen?
A Powerless Planning Director?
A columnist reports that Philadelphia's planning director suggests that she is "powerless" to design a better building across from City Hall.
Return From Near-Death Experience
Developers rescue two historic buildings in Center City Philadelphia from dereliction
Return Of The Downtown
In a trend that is defying post-9/11 predictions American downtowns continue to grow.
Delaware River Skyway In Limbo
An aerial link could shuttle tourists between Philadelphia and Camden, bringing new income to the cash-strapped cities. Critics claim the whole scheme could be yet another boondoggle along the waterfront.
David A. Wallace: Influential Planner, Distinguished Leader
David Wallace, an influential urban planner associated with one of the great U.S. urban renewal successes died in Philadelphia at age 87.
Pennsylvania Farm Laws Hijacked By Developers
Designed to stop sprawl and preserve farmland, two state tax breaks to farmers are actually fueling further expansion. Much 'farmland' is already developed, yet still gets write-offs.
In Pittsburg, Arts Revitalize City
Pittsburgh's mayor says "Arts and culture is the genesis of the revitalization of communities.."
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Caltrans
City of Fort Worth
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
